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Fatal Frame Should Be On PS3 Or 360 ... Not Wii

April 28, 2008 in Blog comments 13

Ever since Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse was announced as a Wii exclusive, fans have been up in arms about Tecmo's odd choice not to continue the series on the Playstation and Xbox consoles.

411mania.com feels as though Tecmo have missed opportunities when they made the newest game in the Fatal Frame series an exclusive to the Nintendo console. They feel as though many fans (and possible newcomers to the series) will be missing out on something amazing if Fatal Frame never appears on a next-gen Microsoft or Sony console.

Do you agree? Disagree?

[Discuss in the Fatal Frame IV forum]

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Why not the power and graphics of the Xbox 360 or the Playstation 3, couldn't the game achieve much more on these systems than on the Wii? Don't get me wrong, if the Wii version came with a special camera that had the power such as Silent Scope, the arcade version, to take the game to the next level I would be all over that like "white on rice in a glass of milk on a paper plate in a snowstorm" but I don't forsee Nintendo being that adventurous.

My simple adoration for this game series is not enough to warrant its revival on a next generation system. There are many reasons for this series to grace the shelves of our stores.
Miss Razz via 411mania.com »
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  • 1
    MusiKon Apr 28, 08
    How about having the game appear on all three systems? Then everyone's happy.
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      Final Blade Apr 28, 08
      Thats what i basically stated in the topic in the forums. I mean you get the best out of each system. And get tons of money. I haven't played the past versions, but i am interested in this game though. But after hearing about its Wii exclusivity, when it basically was on the PS2 first if i remember correctly, I got sad. I mean i don't want to buy another system to play this game, its not right.
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    Seproth* Apr 28, 08
    I have Wii60 now...so I don't care either way

    Honestly this game lends itself more to 360 and PS3 though.
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    joshuam Apr 28, 08
    it would look better on 360 or ps3 but do it on all 3 prob end up making more money
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    TwilightPrince Apr 28, 08
    I disagree.

    The Wii needs games like this to maintain it's success. Without games like Fatal Frame, The Conduit, and Fighting Steel, the Wii could turn into a 1st-party console only.
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    Gogetenks Apr 28, 08
    Fatal Frame IV is being published, funded, and developed in part by Nintendo. It will never be released on the PS3 or 360, but if Tecmo had decided from the start to develop a PS3/360 game, it would have been an entirely different project. It wouldn't be the collaborative effort it is now (Tecmo, Grasshopper and Nintendo) and it wouldn't be focused on taking advantage of the features the Wii offers. This is like saying Halo 3 should have come on the Wii.

    Whether or not it would be better or worse is impossible to tell, but it wouldn't be the same game.
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      Final Blade Apr 28, 08
      I seriously hope your joking? Fatal Frame has been part of the PS since the very beginning. Not having this game on the PS3 or all 3 consoles is a very bad business move. They won't get many sales from being an exclusive especially since there is Playstation fans who played the previous version pissed about this news.

      @Twilightprince I don't see how them putting this game on the PS3 and 360 has any effect on the Wii verison if thats going to get it. Each console user gets the game and the devs gets massive money from sales. This game series has always been with Playstation, and i believe xbox had the game as well.

      So this is just idiotic on tecmo part.
      • 0
        bbb7002004 Apr 29, 08
        Its pretty simple. Nintendo is giving them lots of money to put this game on Wii. It has nothing to do with where previous games in the series have appeared, since Nintendo is helping to publish this installment.
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    tallteen86 Apr 28, 08
    I sort of see how the camera might be better on the Wii, if they do it right...More immersive anyhow. If you like, get freaked, you might shake your camera around and take wild photos >_>

    But I really don't think Fatal Frame will sell that well on the Wii...There may be more Wii consoles sold, but there are a lot less 'serious' gamers. A lot of kids and casual gamers.....How many of them will buy a (niche, somewhat) horror game???

    They should at least have a PS3 (and 360) version too.....

    On a more personal note, I have and have played FF II: CB, but never finished it....It is a bad habit of mine, to not finish games -_-
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    Rinkydink* Apr 29, 08
    Even though it is nice to see that it is Wii exclusive, it should be on all three consoles to be honest. With that more people will play the game (and fans don't miss out), and each have their own good points. PS3/360 for the graphical enhancement, and the enhancement of controls for the Wii.
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    Gamesta100 Apr 29, 08
    This is a game that should definitely be on 360/PS3.The 1st one terrified the hell out of me (which is a very hard thing to do), so if I were to play this on PS3 it would probably keep me awake for a week lol.
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    the undertaker gonzo Apr 29, 08
    This game looks godo and to be honest why not put it on all the systems to cook up some variety. Heck i wouldn't mind it, i'd like the variety. But who cares, just move on.
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    Ameer Apr 29, 08
    This exclusivity could either make or break this game. Utilising a unique control system for a game which seems fit for it is a good move, but whether this is noticed by consumers is to be seen. Having seen Nintendo's marketing strategies when it comes to games, it doesn't seem likely, which is unfortunate for Fatal Frame and it's fans.

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